Scout Law: Brave
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Theme: Roaming Reptile Alert
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Roundtable Blog: elkhorncubs.blogspot.com
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LDS Scouting Handbook: https://www.lds.org/bc/
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Upcoming Events
Basic Training
Old Ephraim: Saturday, June 17, 8 am - 12 pm, 940 Three Pt Ave, Logan.
10 Commandments Hike: Saturday, May 13. Trapper Trails Council is holding its 6th Annual Ten Commandments Hike in the Ogden area. Scouts from around the Council will hike or bike to 10 different faith communities to learn how the 10 Commandments are practiced in their lives and faiths, and see how they parallel the values found in the Scout Oath and Law.
Cubs will check in at 7:00am Saturday morning at Marshall White Center, 222 28th St, Ogden.
For more information call David Knowles at 801-745-0075 or email at dknowles3@me.com
Price is $5 per person for this event.
Cub STEM Activity Days: May 27, Camp Fife. Registration begins at 9 am. Cost is $25 per scout (Adults free), lunch provided. Participants will experience a day of dynamic adventures with hands-on experiments. Adventure zones include: robots, solar van, levers & pulleys, gravity, rockets, bb guns, and geocaching.
Wood Badge for 2017 There are 6 courses being offered to adult leaders. Please see trappertrails.org for details. Courses will be held in April, June, September and October. There is scholarship money available for some. ** The Family Encompass course is being offered July 3-8th. This camp offers Wood Badge for adults, NYLT for the youth and activities for all others in the family. It is being held at Camp Bartlett. **
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Tour and Activity Plan is no longer required as of April 1, 2017. Please see http://www.scouting.org/Ho
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Training Highlight: Campfire Etiquette
Campfires are fun and a wonderful part of camping tradition. It is a chance for the Cub Scout to learn and experience public speaking, acting, being part of a group, and using their imagination to create skits, songs, and jokes. It is also a chance for them to understand that kindness is important when developing material, and that bullying and hazing are not to be tolerated.
We will divide this topic into two subjects; campfire program material, and campfire safety.
Campfire Program Material
The content of our campfire program should be fun and entertaining, and everyone should remember to keep the campfire kind at all times. It is important that everyone remains respectful to the "on stage" acts. There should be no talking while a performance is going on. Flashlights should not be shined into the eyes of those on the stage. Enthusiastic clapping and cheering are always welcome, as is joining in during audience participation.
*What Campfires ARE
-A way to develop leadership skills in youth.
-A way to highlight ans showcase the events of the day.
-A time to unwind, relax, and enjoy nature and each other.
-A chance to "deliver the promise" of Scouting.
*What Campfires are NOT
-A chance for frustrated adult comedians and musicians to perform for a captive audience, or an opportunity for adults to showcase their individual talents.
-A chance for discipline to be meted out.
-A good place for unit announcements.
-A spectator sport.
Planning a campfire is a fun activity, but does require a little preparation as well as cooperation from the group. As you arrange different skits, songs, stories, etc., try to place them in an order that will follow the flames of your campfire. When the flames are high, energy is high- action songs and loud stunts get everyone into the mood. As the fire dies down, so does the tone: Move to more quiet, reflective songs, a good story, and a Cubmaster's Minute to close the evening. There should be no reason for adding firewood- let the fire die to embers, and follow the flames with the pace and tone of your program.
The ideal campfire is 45-60 minutes long. Plan your program well, do it, then send the Cub Scouts off with their memories.
Now let's discuss the content of the campfire material:
*Use BSA materials that are approved by the national office. Be careful with material found on the internet; not all of it is appropriate.
*Approve all material beforehand, even if you are familiar with the skit or song. Take time to listen to the entire number, making sure it has not been changed.
*We must strive to make sure that all have fun, but never at another's expense. Scouting is governed by the Scout Oath and Law where everyone should feel physically and emotionally secure. Everything we do with our Scouts should be positive and meaningful. Activities should build self-esteem, be age-appropriate, and should not offend participants or the audience. Some things that can make an activity inappropriate or unacceptable are:
-Name-calling, put-downs, or hazing
-References to undergarments, nudity, or bodily functions
-Cross-gender impersonation that is in any way derogatory, rude, insulting, or lewd. (This is not to suggest that boys cannot dress for and play female roles when needed in a skit or play, as long as good taste prevails.)
-Derogatory references to or stereotyping of ethnic or cultural backgrounds, economic situations, or disabilities.
-Sensitive social issues such as alcohol, drugs, gangs, guns, suicide, etc.
-Wasteful, ill-mannered, or improper use of food or water.
-"Inside jokes" that exclude some of those present.
-Cultural exclusion- emphasis on the culture or faith of part of the group while ignoring that of the rest of the group.
-Changing lyrics to patriotic songs ("America," "America the Beautiful," "God Bless America," "The Star-Spangled Banner"), or to hymns and other spiritual songs.
*If someone presents an inappropriate song or skit, the emcee should step forward, thank the performers, and call up the next group. An explanation can be given later about why they were escorted off the stage. Do not humiliate or criticize anyone in front of the group.
Campfire Safety
Campfires can be very dangerous if safety rules are not followed. Below are some tips to ensure that this favorite camping tradition is safe and fun for all.
*Clear the area of any dry leaves and sticks, and make sure that vehicles, clothing, camping gear, and other flammable items are placed at a considerable distance from the fire.
*Check the weather forecast. Even a small amount of wind can blow burning debris or sparks onto a flammable surface or YOU.
*Never cut live trees or branches for the fire.
*Only wood should be placed in the campfire pit area. Never put in:
-Containers that have had chemicals in them
-Items with glass
-Aerosol cans
-Aluminum cans
*Establish a campfire safety circle around the fire. The recommended distance from the edge of the fire is 4 feet to establish a clear boundary for the Scouts. Adults only may enter into the circle to tend to the fire.
*Circle the campfire pit area with rocks.
*Do not sit on the fire ring or on the rocks around the campfire.
*Keep a bucket of water and a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergencies.
*Never leave the campfire unattended.
*Stack extra wood upwind and away from the fire.
*Never use flammable liquids to ignite a campfire.
*After lighting the campfire, do not discard the match until cold, and discard it into the fire.
*Once the fire is lit, keep it small, using three to four logs, and never rush to use additional logs that might fuel a larger fire than intended or is necessary.
*When placing the large pieces of wood on the fire, point them inward and use another piece of wood to shift them to their desired spot.
*Extinguish the campfire with water by completely drowning all coals and embers, not just the red ones. To make sure they are out, keep pouring water, stir the ashes, then pour water and stir the ashes again. Do not bury coals and embers, this can keep them hot.
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Resource Highlight: Superior Campfires
A successful campfire can be the highlight of any Scouting adventure. The pamphlet is an excellent guide to fast-paced campfires sure to get everyone involved. Includes skits, cheers, introductions, riddles, and Scouting legends. This 47-page book can be used as an excellent starting point for a new Scoutmaster or as a source for new ideas for the experienced leaders. $5.99 at the Scout Shop, or $3.95 Kindle edition.
Pair this book with the Campfire Program Planner for an organized, fun event for Pack Meeting! You can find the planner here: http://www.scouting.org/
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Award Highlight: National Summertime Pack Award
The National Summertime Pack Award is given to packs that conduct at least one activity in each of the summer months, June, July and August. It is intended to encourage packs to have a year-round program.
The award has three components–pack, den and individual.
Pack Award
For a pack to earn the award, they simply need to hold at least one pack event or activity in each of the three months–June, July and August. That’s it. There is no attendance requirement to earn the pack award.
Activities can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. They could be just for fun or could benefit your community. The point is to do something as a pack to keep the boys involved in Scouting over the summer break.
Packs are awarded a certificate and a ribbon for their den flags.
Den Award
If 50% or more of the members of a den attend all three events, that den will receive a den participation ribbon.
Individual Awards
Cub Scouts who attend all three of the pack’s summer events earn the National Summertime Pack Award pin. They can earn one each summer. The color on the pin varies depending on rank.
- Tiger – Orange
- Wolf – Red
- Bear – Green
- Webelos – Blue
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Theme-related Adventures
Wolf
Call of the Wild 1B: visit a nature park or zoo to see the reptiles
Paws on the Path 6: Name 2 reptiles in our area
Digging in the Past: all about dinosaurs
Bear
Bear Claws 3A: Carve a snake, turtle, or dinosaur.
Bear Necessities 1B: visit a nature park or zoo to see the reptiles
Fur, Feathers, and Ferns 1-4: Look for reptiles/amphibians, observe them, which ones are extinct or endangered.
Critter Care: pet reptile/amphibian
Webelos/Arrow of Light
I'm sorry, I don't have the updated reqs for Webelos/AoL yet!
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Scouting Outing:
*Zootah at Willow Park (https://willowparkzoo.
Hours are M-H 2-5pm and F-Sat 11am-5pm. Cost is 12 yr + $4, 2-11 yr $3. They have 10 reptiles/amphibians, as well as birds and mammals.
*Stokes Nature Center: (http://logannature.org/) Hours are W-Sat, 10 am- 4 pm.
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Web Highlight
Check out these links for reptiles/amphibians found in Utah!
*Utah Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources. Find a list of all reptiles/amphibians found in Utah, along with pictures and info. http://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/
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Journey to Excellence
#6 Outdoor Activities: Take the den to Zootah at Willow Park or the Stokes Nature Center to see the snakes and turtles. Hide "dinosaur bones" or toy dinosaurs in a sand box and have a dino dig.
#8 Service Project: Have a pack clean up day to improve wildlife habitat. Remove invasive species, such as Dyer's Woad, and clean up trash. Build and put up birdhouses or bird feeders.
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